Ivy JamesOct 8, 20204 minHow to Prep for NaNoWriMoNational Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo): a writing challenge to produce 50,000 words of a novel during the month of November.
Ivy JamesSep 19, 20203 minHow Long Should a Book Chapter Be?What does a book chapter do? How long should it be? How should it start and end? We'll discuss this and more...
Ivy JamesAug 19, 20205 minAll About Beta ReadersWhat are beta readers? How do you find them? What should you ask them, and how do you give good feedback if you're the beta reader?
Ivy JamesJul 27, 20204 minHow to Write a SynopsisSo you've arrived at this dreaded stage of the writerly journey... the synopsis. (Cue thunder and lightning.)
Ivy JamesJul 3, 20204 min4 Mistakes to Avoid When Self-Publishing (and a Bonus for Querying)Learn from my mistakes, okay? Don't pick yourself the same bouquet of whoopsie-daisies.
Ivy JamesJun 22, 20204 minHow to Include Active Consent in Romance (Without Killing the Pace)Consent doesn't ruin a romantic scene. Consent makes the romance BETTER, because both characters know that the other one wants it.
Ivy JamesJun 15, 20204 minHow to Write a NovelSo you want to write a novel? Yay! Join us! We're a fun group. But where to start? It can seem so imposing. Here's how you can...
Ivy JamesJul 12, 20196 minHow to Talk about Your Book with ConfidenceFor most of my life, if someone asked about my novels, I had two responses: either A) downplay the story so much no one would ever want...
Ivy JamesMay 21, 20198 minHow to Write a Great Kissing Scene"Is this a kissing book?" Hell yeah it is, son. And we're gonna make it fan-h*cking-tastic. Anyone can write the words "They kissed." But...
Ivy JamesMay 14, 20196 minHow to Write an Awesome Beta Male LeadIn both reading and writing, I ADORE every Beta Male lead I come across. My tastes can be summarized as a guy who says, "Yeah, I'm cool,...